Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Postscripts, Jim Baen's Universe, Fear, and several anthologies. He also edits the Hugo-nominated SF critical magazine Nova Express, and runs the Turkey City Writer's Workshop. His non-fiction has appeared in National Review, Reason, Whole Earth Review, The Freeman, The World & I, Science Fiction Eye, The New York Review of Science Fiction, and Slashdot.org. He owns such a large library (mostly science fiction first editions) he had to buy a two-story house to put it in, and then adopted a golden retriever to drag him out of his house on a regular basis. He also makes a mean batch of salsa.

Library Additions: Five Reference Books (And One Oddity)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Lawrence Person

The last of the books from the Camelot 60% off sale. All but one of these are reference books, and the other is an oddity I just didn’t include with the previously listed books. (Ellison, Harlan) Richmond, Tim, compiler and … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Signed Bradbury, Bryant, Card, Powers, Simmons, Etc.

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the “miscellaneous signed fiction” from that Camelot 60% off sale. (There should be one more Camelot roundup, of reference books, tomorrow.) Bradbury, Ray. The Dragon. Footsteps Press, 1988. First edition chapbook, #187 of 300 signed, numbered copies, Fine. Has … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Five Signed Ray Garton and David J. Schow Firsts

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Lawrence Person

I haven’t been buying Ray Garton for a while, but I found a few things in the Camelot sale worth picking up: Garton, Ray. Crucifax Autumn. Dark Harvest, 1988. First edition hardback, #194 of 300 signed, numbered copies, a Fine … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Four Signed David Morrell and Peter Straub Firsts

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Back to cataloging those Camelot Books sale purchases: Morrell, David. Black Evening. Cemetery Dance, 1999. First edition hardback, one of 1500 copies signed by Morrell, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Short story collection. Bought for $16, marked … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Three Clark Ashton Smith Firsts, One Signed

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Lawrence Person

This was the only thing I won in that Waverly/Quinn auction of science fiction firsts, despite bidding on several other lots. It was a four book lot, the least of which (The Black Book of Clark Ashton Smith) I already … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shoegazer: Stellarscope’s “Silent Night”

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Lawrence Person

As is the now annual tradition, enjoy Stellarscope’s version of “Silent Night”: Merry Christmas!

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Library Additions: Several Matheson Firsts

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Lawrence Person

More from the Camelot Books sale. The trick here is that the title refers to both Richard Matheson and Richard Christian Matheson. Matheson, Richard. Generations. Gauntlet Press, 2012. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Autobiographical … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: The Gathering Covers “When The Sun Hits”

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Lawrence Person

When in doubt, post a Slowdive cover…

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Library Additions: Several Joe R. Lansdale Firsts

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Camelot Books had a “Stocking Stuffer Sale” where they offered 50% off if you bought $500 or more (pre-discount), and 60% off if you bought $2,000 or more. The challenge was that the books had to retail for $75 or … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Two Signed Peter S. Beagle Books

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Lawrence Person

Two more signed Peter S. Beagle firsts from Tachyon: Beagle, Peter S. The Last Unicorn: The Lost Journey. Tachyon, 2018. First edition hardback, #14 of 250 numbered copies signed by Beagle and illustrator Stephanie Law, a Fine copy in decorated … Continue reading →

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